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- Protests in Hong Kong have intensified in the run-up to the 70th anniversary on Tuesday of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of “big consequences” as Democrats are poised to accelerate an impeachment inquiry over his dealings with Ukraine.
- Companies in Japan are busy making last-minute preparations for a consumption tax hike. The rate is set to increase for a variety of goods on October 1.
- An unmanned Japanese cargo spacecraft has docked at the International Space Station.
- Demonstrators in Hong Kong have called for election system reform at a huge rally marking the fifth anniversary of the 2014 Umbrella Movement.
- Many consumers in Japan are doing last-minute shopping before the consumption tax is raised to 10 percent.
- An explosion has occurred on a cargo ship in a port in South Korea. Flames engulfed a vessel, another one docking nearby. All crew members were rescued.
- Hundreds of thousands of young people took to the streets of cities around the world on Friday to demand more government action on climate change.
- China’s government has praised a video message from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
- Former French President Jacques Chirac has died.
- Japan’s new Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has discussed with his South Korean counterpart Kang Kyung-wha the issue of wartime labor and other matters.
- Japan’s annual defense report stresses the importance of gaining superiority in new area, including space and cyber security.
- Japan and the United States have struck a final agreement in their bilateral trade negotiations.
- Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump have denounced the recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, and have agreed to cooperate to help ease tensions in the Middle East.
- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has stressed there will be no talks with the U.S. unless Washington lifts economic sanctions on his country.
- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has delivered a speech to the United Nations General Assembly.
- South Korean President Moon Jae-in has proposed making the demilitarized zone that divides North and South Korea into an international peace zone to help achieve lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
- An unmanned Japanese cargo spacecraft has lifted off successfully two weeks later than originally scheduled because of a fire at the launchpad.
- The leaders of France, Britain and Germany say they believe Iran was responsible for the attack on Saudi oil processing facilities that took place earlier this month.
- A week of speeches by world leaders and discussions on key global issues has begun at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
- Japan’s prime minister and Jordan’s king have agreed to work together through diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.
- Severe tropical storm Tapah, which battered Okinawa and some parts of southwestern Japan, has turned to a low pressure system.
- Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will leave for New York on Monday to attend the U.N. General Assembly and hold bilateral summits with U.S. and Iranian leaders.
- South Korean prosecutors have raided the home of Justice Minister Cho Kuk following a series of corruption allegations.
- The U.S. president has dismissed media reports that he urged Ukraine’s president to look into the business dealings of the son of former vice president in the country.
- Hong Kong is having another weekend of anti-government demonstrations, with police dispersing violent protesters.
- China has established diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands after the southern Pacific country broke ties with Taiwan.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new sanctions on Iran’s central bank, as his administration maintains its maximum pressure campaign on the country.
- About 250, 000 young people have marched in New York City demanding immediate action to curb climate change.
- Rugby’s World Cup kicks off in Japan on Friday. It is the first time an Asian country hosts the tournament.